Xiaomi, LG, Alcatel and Oppo have reduced the usage of NFC chips among phones

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Feb 16, 2019

NFC which stands for Near Field Communication is quite useful technology among smartphones. It helps to perform various contactless functions such as connecting accessories like headphones with Bluetooth and much more. It helps to share files via Android beam and users can even use programmable NFC chips to perform various features. Amid these useful features, various manufacturers in Asia is resisting to power their devices with NFC.

As per a Mobile Overview report by ScientiaMobile, manufacturers like Xiaomi, LG, Alcatel, and Oppo are not using the NFC in their devices. Mainly, they have reduced the addition of NFC chips in the devices designed for the Asian region. As per the official data, LG had reduced the usage of NFC chips from 69% in 2015 to 55% in 2018. Similarly, Xiaomi’s share of NFC enabled devices have decreased from 11.9% to 8.85% this year.

Moreover, Oppo had reduced the share to at least 3% from 28% in 2018. Well, the decrease is significant in Asian markets due to some reasons. As per the report, the reduction is seen in these brands because they ship their most of devices to east Asian markets. These markets are not mature enough for the high-end devices, the mid-range and entry-level devices rule here. The removal of NFC from devices reduces the cost of the device by a few dollars.

Even though, countries like India and China use QR codes more often rather than the NFC chips. Many payment services like WeChat Pay, PayTM, UPI and Alipay are prominent in these countries for payments. These companies decline in NFC usage is due to their penetration into the developing markets.

On the other hand, manufacturers like Huawei, Motorola, HTC, Sony and Apple tremendously improved the NFC availability across their devices.

Read More: Counterpoint: Huawei joins list of contributors to 2018’s high-end smartphone market growth

Overall, the trend of NFC usage is quite prominent in the Western world rather than the East Asian countries. Due to various constraints, the NFC usage is quite limited in developing countries. So, the overall decline in mobile phones with NFC has considerably reduced over time.

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Buy Chuwi LapBook SE Laptop For A Heavily Discounted Price On AliExpress

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 16, 2019

Chuwi’s long-awaited LapBook SE was finally made available to the public in August last year.

Loaded with an array of awe-inspiring features, the recently launched laptop understandably carries a steep price tag.

In order to ensure cost-conscious buyers can get their tech greedy hands on the LapBook SE, Chuwi is now doling out a 28 percent discount on the coveted laptop’s original asking price in collaboration with AliExpress.

The LapBook SE comes in various color options and offers numerous choices in terms of internal storage capacity and RAM.

You can choose between 4GB RAM, 160GB ROM variant, a 4GB RAM, 160GB ROM (128GB SSD) variant, a 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM model is also available bearing a lowered price tag.
Alternatively, you can go for another variant that ships with 4GB of RAM along with offers 64GB of onboard storage capacity and comes with a handbag.

You’d end up shelling out between $268.79 – $297.59 based on the variant you select. It is worth noting that these variants usually retail for $373.32 – $413.32.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, new users can use a $3 off and save more money before proceeding to checkout.

The Chuwi Lapbook SE is quite an irresistible laptop that sports a 13.3-inch display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 16:9.

It is powered by Intel Gemini-Lake, N4100 14nm processor and a highly competent Intel UHD Graphics 600 Gen9 12EU, 700MHz graphics processing unit, under the hood.

Weighing in at just 1.8kg, the Chuwi Lapbook SE is housed in a metal body and its dimensions are 317 X 215 X 15.9 (H) mm.

The device runs Microsoft Windows 10 operating system and draws its juices from a 5000mAh battery.

You can visit this link in order to avail the discount. It is worth noting that the promo is slated to end in only two days.

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Buy Teclast F7 Plus Notebook And Teclast T20 Phablet At Lowered Prices On GearBest [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 16, 2019

If you are looking for a cost-effective laptop, notebook or a big-screen mobile device that doesn’t cost a bomb or compromise on quality, you have come to the right place.
The Chinese brand known for manufacturing feature rich tablet PCs, smart bands, power banks, USB flash etc., has a reputation for offering top-end laptops at unbeatable prices.

Keeping in line with that, Teclast has teamed-up with GearBest to offer the Teclast F7 Plus Notebook and the T20 phablet at considerably lowered prices. Let’s delve into more details without wasting time.

Teclast F7 Plus Notebook

The F7 Plus is an ultra-slim, lightweight and a new generation laptop that delivers a powerful performance.

While you’d normally expect a power packed laptop to carry a steep price tag, the Teclast F7 Plus will set you back just $359.99 on GearBest.

This is a significant 29 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $503.59.

An absolute steal at this price, the F7 Plus Notebook is designed to meet your daily use needs. It sports a 14.0-inch IPS display with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution.

Moreover, the F7 Plus ships with 8GB of RAM and offers 128GB SSD storage capacity.

The device packs a powerful Intel Gemini Lake N4100 Quad Core 1.1GHz, up to 2.4GHz processor along with an Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU, under the hood.

You can follow this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the platinum color version of the F7 Plus Notebook.

With only 278 pieces available at the time of writing, this promo is slated to end in just two days.

Get 29% Off On Teclast F7 Plus Notebook

Teclast T20 4G Phablet

Designed for daily use, the Teclast T20 phablet was launched in August last year. The device will grab your attention with its extra large 10.1-inch 10-point touch display that offers 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution for an immersive viewing experience.

The Teclast T20 packs a powerful MT6797X ( X27 ) Deca Core up to 2.6GHz processor along with an ARM Mali-T880 MP4 graphics processing unit, under the hood to take your video watching and casual gaming experience to the next level.

The Teclast-branded phablet ships with 4GB of DDR3L RAM and offers 64GB of expandable (up to 128GB) internal storage capacity for you to save your favorite content.
While these features completely justify the $281.55 price tag the Teclast T20 usually carries, Teclast is offering the coveted phablet for a heavily discounted price of just $235.99 on GearBest.

Moreover, you can extend this 16 percent discount by applying coupon code GBNBSFPM05 at the time of checking out.

The aforesaid coupon helps you get an extra $3 off by reducing the device’s retail price to just $232.99. On the downside, there were only 72 pieces remaining at the time of writing.

You can follow this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the silver color version of phablet for two days.

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[Updated: more details] Xiaomi Mi 9 full camera specs leaked, has a super-wide angle lens

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 16, 2019

We have just a few days to the launch of the Xiaomi Mi 9 and more details keep pouring in. This time, it is the phone’s camera specs which we are sure a lot of our readers are eager to know.

The Mi 9 will launch as Xaiomi’s first triple camera smartphone and it only makes sense that it packs a punch or three. Just like a lot of the new details we have seen in the past few days, the phone’s camera specs have been shared by the company’s own CEO, Lei Jun.

According to the Weibo post by the top executive, the Snapdragon 855-powered flagship will have a four-lens function even though it has just three cameras. The phone will be able to shoot macro, super-wide angle, portrait, and standard photos.

The primary camera is a 48MP Sony IMX586 wide-angle sensor with an f/1.75 aperture and 6P lens. This main sensor will have a large 1/2-inch photosensitive area. This sensor will be able to take high-resolution photos.

The second camera is a 12MP f/2.2 sensor with 2x optical zoom and a 6P lens. This camera will provide background blur effect for your portrait images. The third camera is a 16MP super-wide angle sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a 117° viewing angle. Xiaomi’s CEO says this sensor also allows you to take macro shots.

The front camera which is housed within the waterdrop notch is a 20MP sensor with support for Xiaomi’s AI beauty mode. The beauty mode packs a handful of features so that your selfies and portrait selfies can look as good as they can be. We won’t be surprised if some of these new features are a result of Xiaomi’s access to Meitu‘s camera technology.

Along with the camera specs, Mr. Lei Jun also provided more camera samples for us to feast our eyes on.

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Buy Xiaomi Redmi Go And Mi Play Smartphones For Considerably Reduced Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 16, 2019

If you have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a Xiaomi branded smartphone without spending a lot of money, we got good news for you.
In collaboration with GeekBuying, Xiaomi is offering two of its well-received smartphones at lowered prices.

The Chinese electronics giant known for manufacturing top-end mobile devices is doling out noteworthy discounts on the Redmi Go and Mi Play smartphones.

Not only can GeekBuying users avail the aforesaid discounts, but they can also use specific coupons to save more money at checkout. So without further ado, let us delve into the details.

Xiaomi Redmi Go (1GB RAM+8GB ROM)

Xiaomi’s own Android One phone dubbed the Redmi Go has been subject to a slew of speculations and leaks.

This recently launched phone lived up to the hype, garnering huge popularity among smartphone lovers.

The global version of the Redmi Go smartphone would normally set you back $141.99, but you can now buy it for a reduced price of just $105.99 on GeekBuying.
As if that weren’t enough, you can extend this 25 percent discount by applying coupon code GIZ_LZCNYDIV.

The coupon helps you save $10 by reducing the retail price of the Redmi Go smartphone to just $95.99.

You can visit this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the Redmi Go smartphone.

Alternatively, you can get a 3 percent off on the blue color version of the phone that usually sells for $109.01.

Get 25% Off On Xiaomi Redmi Go Smartphone

Xiaomi Mi Play (4GB RAM+64GB ROM)

Xiaomi made its long-awaited Mi Play smartphone available to the public in December last year. As expected, the phone became an instant hit among Xiaomi aficionados.

Taking the phone’s unceasing demand into consideration and in a bid to make it available to the cost-conscious buyers, Xiaomi is now offering the Mi Play smartphone for a lowered price on GeekBuying.

While you’d normally end up shelling out $279.99 in order to get your hands on the global version of the Mi Play, you can now buy it for just $227.99 on the Chinese online store.
Aside from taking advantage of this 19 percent discount, you can use coupon code GIZ_UHPJJNYH and get an extra $28 off before placing your order.

In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the Xiaomi Mi Play smartphone further down to just $199.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon.

In order to avail the discount, you need to follow this link before the promotion comes to an end.

Get 19% Off On Xiaomi Mi Play Smartphone

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Buy ESWING ES6+ Self-Balancing Scooter And KUGOO S1 Folding Electric Scooter At Lowered Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 16, 2019

Looking for an electric scooter that can add excitement even to an ordinary commute without emptying your pocket? You’ve come to the right place.

ESWING and KUGOO recently teamed-up with GeekBuying to offer their feature-laden electric scooters at unbeatable prices.

Aside from doling out noteworthy discounts on the e-bikes, the leading brands are also giving GeekBuying’s loyal users a chance to save more money at checkout. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

ESWING ES6+ Self-Balancing Scooter

Sporting a design that grabs everyone’s attention, the ESWING ES6+ boasts an impressive array of functions that ensure a smooth commute.

This self-balancing scooter can be efficiently controlled using a smart App.

You can lock the vehicle, change a parameter, switch mode and perform a slew of other other function using just the App, making the ESWING ES6+ a great choice for tours and hotels.
This feature-laden electric scooter would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now buy it for $1799.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a noteworthy 31 percent reduction in the vehicle’s original asking price of $2599.99. But there’s more for you to cheer about.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code GIZ_GKB045S and get an extra $50 off.

As a result, the already reduced original asking price of the ESWING ES6+ comes further down to just $1749.99 even before you place your order.

You can visit this link to avail this offer, which will be valid for the gray color version of the two-wheel self-balancing scooter for a limited period of time.

Get 31% Off On ESWING ES6+ City Electric Two-wheel Self Balancing Scooter

KUGOO S1 Folding Electric Scooter

Touted as an ideal vehicle for a short predictable commute, the KUGOO S1 is quieter and more efficient compared to regular motorbikes. On the downside, e-bikes aren’t easy on the pocketbook.

While most electric scooters carry steep price tags, the feature-laden folding electric scooter dubbed the S1 from KUGOO is now available bearing a heavily discounted price on GeekBuying.

As if that weren’t enough, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of more money during the checkout process.

The black-tinted S1 folding electric scooter usually retails for $699.99, but you can now get your hands on it for a reduced price of just $339.99 on GeekBuying.

This noteworthy 51 percent discount will also be valid for the blue color version of the S1. The white color version of the electric scooter, on the other hand, carries a 52 percent discount.

On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_GKB038S and save $160 more before proceeding to checkout. The coupon helps you reduce the retail price of the KUGOO S1 to just $329.99.

Regrettably, this promo will come to an end in just five days. If you are interested in availing the discount before the promo wraps up, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

Get 51% Off On KUGOO S1 Folding Electric Scooter

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Grab An Extra $3 Off On Products Carrying $40 Price Tags On TVC Mall [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 16, 2019

Consumers, who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on top-branded and high-end products, usually end up compromising on quality. But it looks like TVC Mall is bent on changing that.
In order to ensure its loyal user base can buy various items without emptying their pockets, the Shenzhen-based cross-border e-commerce company is giving them a chance to save a considerable amount of money on all products available on TVC Mall.

The aforesaid discount is available in the form of the extra $3 off coupon 190603. TVC Mall users can apply this coupon at checkout and take its advantage.

While the aforesaid coupon can be used to get an extra $3 off on all items, it is imperative for you to bear a couple of points in mind before using it.

First off, if you are interested in using the coupon, you need to be logged into your TVC Mall account.

In other words, those attempting to apply the coupon without first logging in will be prompted to use the coupon after signing into their accounts.

It is also worth noting that your cart value should be $40 or more for the coupon to work. Aside from that, each customer can use this extra $3 off coupon just once.

For the sake of an instance, the MIFO O5 Bluetooth 5.0 True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds that usually retails for $58.47 is currently available for a dropped price of just $57.55 on TVC Mall.

Aside from taking advantage of this 2 percent discount, you can use coupon code 190603 and get an extra $3 off.

The coupon helps you bring the already reduced asking price of the MIFO O5 Bluetooth 5.0 True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds further down to $ 55.47 before placing your order.

You can follow this link to visit the TVC Mall online store and use the aforesaid coupon for an extra discount. Note that the extra $3 off coupon is slated to expire on February 20th.

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Get Great Discounts On Top-Branded Music Accessories And Avail An Extra 15% Off on Banggood [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 16, 2019

It looks like those who fancy listening to their favorite music even on the go are in for a treat.

Banggood has launched a new promo, wherein music lovers can buy their favorite music accessories without breaking the bank.

Dubbed as ‘Earphone New Year Sale,’ this recently launched promo features a wide range of items that can take your overall music-listening experience to the next level.

Aside from grabbing great discounts on select products, Banggood is giving its loyal users a chance to get an extra 15 percent off on all items on this promotion page. We’ll divulge more details about it in just a bit.

In a bid to simplify and expedite the search process, Banggood has split the products into multiple categories like TWS Earphone, Sports Earphones, Wired Earphone, and Headphone.

More importantly, each section comprises a slew of heavily discounted earphones.

For example, the basic version of the Huawei Honor Flypods Earphone would normally set you back a pretty penny but you can buy it for only $159.99, under the TWS Earphone section on the promotion page.
This is a significant 11 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $179.99, but there’s more for you to cheer about.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code 15earbud and get an extra $24 off.

In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the Honor Flypods earphone further down to just $135.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon during the checkout process.

Likewise, you can use the extra 15% off coupon to save a considerable amount of extra money before placing your order.

Each of the categories is brimming with well-received music accessories that usually carry steep price tags but are now up for grabs bearing considerably reduced prices.

Adventure junkies and thrill seekers who like listening to music during their outdoor adventurous activities can head straight to the ‘Sports Earphone’ section.

Those who still prefer using wired earphones that don’t cost a bomb are advised to check out the ‘Wired Earphone’ section.

Moreover, you can buy feature-laden headphones from popular brands like Bakeey, Zealot, KOTION Each and Edifier in the concluding section called ‘Headphone.’

You can click here to visit the promotion page and take full advantage of the discount and get an extra 15 percent off by using the coupon before it expires.

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Samsung announces Galaxy Tab S5e and Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) ahead of Unpacked event

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 15, 2019

Samsung‘s big event is scheduled for February 20 but the Korean giant has already announced a number of products ahead of the launch. We guess it is to prevent next week’s product launch from being too crowded. Today, it announced the Galaxy Tab S5e and the Galaxy Tab A (2019) which are pretty interesting devices.

Galaxy Tab S5e

Don’t be fooled by the name, the Galaxy Tab S5e isn’t as powerful as the Galaxy Tab S4 which is currently Samsung’s most powerful tablet at the moment but it does pack some punch too. And of course, the name hints at the arrival of the Galaxy Tab S5 in the future.

The tablet has an aluminum body and comes in black, gold, and silver. It measures 245 x 160 x 5.5 mm and weighs 400g making it Samsung’s lightest and slimmest tablet till date. However, that slim profile means the audio jack gets to go.

The Galaxy Tab S5e has a 10.5-inch 2560 x 1600 Super AMOLED display with slim bezels. It is powered by a Snapdragon 670 processor with 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of expandable storage (512GB max.).

It has a 13MP primary camera on its back and an 8MP selfie camera. There is Dolby Atmos which is integrated with AKG-tuned quad speakers. Samsung says the speakers have auto rotate stereo technology that automatically determines if you are holding the tablet in portrait or landscape mode.

The Tab S5e runs Android 9 Pie out of the box with One UI on top. There is Bixby 2.0 so you can use it as a hub to control your smart home devices. It packs a 7,040mAh battery with support for fast charging via a USB type-c port. The tablet comes with Spotify and a free three months premium subscription for new members. There is no audio jack but there is a Type-C connector in the box. A fingerprint scanner is buried under the power button and there is also support for face unlock.

Samsung says the Galaxy Tab S5e will launch in the second quarter of the year with a starting price of $400 in the US. There will be LTE and Wi-Fi only variants priced at €479 and €419 respectively with availability scheduled for April 5 in Germany. Samsung says pre-orders will begin March 14 and run through April 4 with a free pair of AKG Headphones Y500 included. It will also be available via carriers later in the year.

The tablet will have an optional keyboard sleeve that connects via pogo pins if you need to use it for some light work. It also has Samsung DeX in case you want to use it as a desktop PC. We think it would have been really nice if the Galaxy Tab S5e shipped with an S Pen.

Galaxy Tab A 10.1 ( 2019)

The Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) also launched today, in Germany. It is much cheaper than the Galaxy Tab S5e and also comes with less powerful specs. It has a 10.1-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS LCD display surrounded by much thicker bezels. There is an Exynos 7904 under the metal housing and it is paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage (400GB max.).

The Tab A 10.1 (2019) has an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera with support for face unlock. There are dual speakers with Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB Type-C port. It packs a 6150mAh battery and comes in black, silver, and gold too. It also ships with Android 9 Pie with One UI on top.

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Sony Xperia L3 specs, renders and price details surfaced ahead of MWC launch

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 15, 2019

Sony is ready to launch various smartphones at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC 2019) in Barcelona. Already, multiple reports have hinted the specs and other details of the forthcoming Xperia devices. In addition, a new leak has surfaced leaking most of the details about the upcoming entry-level device, Xperia L3. As per the source, Sony Xperia L3 is a refined version of its predecessor. It carries various improvements with a better display and hardware specs.

The new renders of the Xperia L3 have surfaced just ahead of its official launch at MWC 2019. As per the renders, the Sony Xperia L3 will sport a dual rear camera set up along with a side -mounted fingerprint sensor. It will have a 5.7-inch display with a 1440 x 720 resolution. It’s 18:9 screen ratio will bring broader viewing experience.

As far as the look is concerned, Xperia L3 will come with an LED flash and a dual camera on the rear side. Moreover, on the bottom side, it will feature a speaker grill and a USB type-C port. It will feature a 3.5 mm audio port on the top side. Surprisingly, Sony is going to debut a side fingerprint sensor which will help users to unlock device more comfortably.

Sony Xperia L3 Renders

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Sony Xperia L3 is set to feature a 3GB RAM coupled with a 32 GB storage. Currently, the processor details are not out but are expected to host a mid-level chipset. In the camera department, there will be a 13 megapixel + 2-megapixel depth sensor on the backside. An 8-megapixel camera is present on the front side for beautiful selfies.

As per the source, the new entry-level device will host 3300 mAh battery and will run on Android 8.1 Oreo. It is said to retail at the price of 199 euros which roughly converts to ~1519 Yuan.

Read More: Sony Xperia L3 passes through FCC; packs 5.7-inch display and 3GB RAM

Well, only a few days are left for its official unveiling. We suggest you guys wait for a few more days before speculating anything else. What are your expectations from the new Xperia devices? Share your thoughts via comments below.

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Oppo R19 not coming confirms Vice President, Shen Yiren

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 15, 2019

Oppo did an outstanding job last year by announcing Oppo R17 with an in-screen display. Many tech enthusiasts applauded it for innovation. Later, the users even verified the facts as being an excellent device last year. Due to its massive sales, we were expecting the R19 this year with a similar approach. There were many rumors and leaks also which were pointing towards its release. Amid all the leaks, Vice President of Oppo and the leader of Domestic division, Shen Yiren said that Oppo R19 is not going to launch this year.

Today, giving information about the advancements, Shen took to his official Weibo handle and announced the delay in R19 launch this year. There are many other announcements which followed as replies on Weibo by Shen. As per the VP of Oppo, the Chinese company is keen on bringing new selfie centric devices to emerging markets. Unknowingly, it seems Yiren has confirmed the Oppo F11 Pro launch in Asia Pacific region in upcoming months. It is the Oppo’s next innovative device with a revolutionary pop-up camera design. Oppo F11 Pro will come with a front full screen and Snapdragon high-level chipset. Further, it is expected to hit the markets in Africa such as Kenya, Morocco, and the Gulf region.

Further, he even discussed the foldable displays and said they are not providing any significant value. He said this on the basis of experience he had with the engineering prototypes of the foldable display. As per him, the foldable displays are not serving the purpose and are not solving any problem. These views won’t end all the rumors which stated that Oppo is working on a foldable device. Indeed, it will give rest to those rumors which were seen on the web from the recent past.

In January, Oppo CEO Chen Mingyong also discussed their views regarding the upcoming 5G devices. In an interview with Qualcomm China, Chen said that they are working on to build a 5G compatible device. Oppo is soon going to launch a new smartphone with Snapdragon 855.

Read More: Oppo K1 to go on sale in India today for the first time, costs Rs. 16,990 ($239)

Many new technologies will make debut in this year’s Oppo flagship device. As seen in January at Future Technology communication Conference in Bejing, Oppo’s 10x hybrid optical zoom and a new in-screen fingerprint sensor are expected to come packed with upcoming Oppo’s high-end device.

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Energizer Power Max P18K Pop vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 vs Moto G7 Power: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Feb 15, 2019

The battery life is the only element of a specs sheet in which most of the midrange phones are better than flagships. Most of the smartphones that offer the longest battery life can be found in the midrange segment and the latest one rocking one of the biggest batteries ever is the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop. It has several rivals, but it is definitely the most impressive under this point of view. But will it be a nice device even when it comes to other specs? In order to let you find out, we compared it with other outstanding big battery phones: the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 and the Motorola Moto G7 Power.

Energizer Power Max P18K vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 vs Motorola Moto G7 Power

	Energizer Power Max P18K	Xiaomi Mi Max 3	Motorola Moto G7 Power
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	74.8 x 153 x 18 mm	176.2 x 87.4 x 8 mm, 221 grams	159.4 x 76 x 9.3 mm, 193 grams
DISPLAY	6.2 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, IPS LCD	6.9 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 350 ppi, IPS LCD	6.2 inches, 720 x 1570p (Full HD+), 279 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	MediaTek Helio P70, octa-core 2.1 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9 Pie
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 12 + 5 + 2 MP Dual 16 + 2 MP front camera	Dual 12 +5 MP f/1.9 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	12 MP, f/2.0 8 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY	18.000 mAh, fast charging	5500 mAh, fast charging	5000 mAh, fast charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

Energizer Power Max P18K Pop has undoubtedly the most impressive design. The known batteries manufacturer realized a phone with a screen-to-body ratio close to 100 percent without the aid of a notch or other similar solutions, thanks to pop-up front cameras. On the other hand, note that this handset is very thick due to its monster battery, so if you want a device that you can easily keep in a pocket or bring everywhere you want, go for the Moto G7 Power that also comes with a smaller display and a better build quality. It is splash resistant and rocks the Gorilla Glass 3 protection for the display.

Display

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is one of the phablets with the biggest screen, it is almost a tablet, and that is why I choose it as the winner of this comparison. Big displays such as the one found on the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 are currently very rare to find on a phone. Further, it is a display that offers a higher resolution than Moto G7 Power and the same Full HD+ resolution as the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop. So even on the qualitative side, it is a very nice panel.

Specs & Software

The most performing handset is the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop. Despite its huge battery, the company did not release it as a flagship-class device. But it is an upper-midrange with the powerful Helio P70 SoC by MediaTek, that is superior to 630 series chipsets by Qualcomm. The second place goes to Xiaomi Mi Max 3 that is equipped with a Snapdragon 636 chipset and up to 6 GB of RAM, but unlike its rivals, it comes with Android Oreo pre-installed instead of the latest version Pie.

Camera

It is a hard challenge between Xiaomi Mi Max 3 and Energizer Power Max P18K Pop. We still do not know the complete specs of the triple rear camera found on the Energizer device: they will be unveiled at MWC 2019. But this handset will probably have better camera performances than Xiaomi Mi Max 3, overall. It even rocks a dual front camera that will be able to capture depth info in a very nice way. The camera department is not the strongest point of the Moto G7 Power by Motorola, but it is still sufficient for social networks and decent low-light shots.

Battery

There are very high chances that Energizer Power Max P18K Pop is the smartphone with the longest battery life in the market, alongside a few other devices. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 probably takes the second place, but we can not say it for sure until we test the Moto G7 Power thoroughly, as its HD display, the software optimization and its Snapdragon 632 chipset may be hiding surprises. Fortunately, all the devices come with a fast charging technology, that is a very important thing for devices with a huge battery if you do not want to keep your device connected to a wall charger for a lot of hours.

Price

You can currently get a Xiaomi Mi Max 3 for just €230/$260, Moto G7 Power will debut soon with a €210/$236 price tag, while the price of the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop will be unveiled at MWC 2019. Energizer Power Max P18K Pop is the most complete handset, but we are yet to see if its value for money will be high and sufficient to make people prefer it to the Xiaomi Mi Max 3.

Read More: Alleged Energizer Power Max K18 Pro with massive 18,000mAh battery launching soon

Energizer Power Max P18K Pop vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 vs Motorola Moto G7 Power: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

PROs

Bigger display
Good price
Fast charging
Stereo speakers

CONS

Dimensions

Motorola Moto G7 Power

PROs

Very affordable
Fast charging
Splash resistant
More compact

CONS

Lower-end hardware

Energizer Power Max P18K Pop

PROs

Biggest battery ever
Pop-up cameras and high stb ratio
Good performance
Great design

CONS

Very thick

Lenovo Watch X packs various security bugs reveals a researcher

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 15, 2019

Lenovo Watch X, launched last year as an affordable smartwatch for users in China. It was mainly designed to attract budget smartwatch segment users. Despite its low price tag, it was not well received by users due to various flaws in it. As per users, the performance of the watch was not as per the expectations. Well, in addition to the performance, its security has also been out an order with various bugs and issues as revealed by a researcher.

Erez Yalon, head of security research at Checkmarx has revealed that there are many severe bugs in the Lenovo Watch X. There are several vulnerabilities in the watch which can allow attackers to get hold of confidential information. It can even trigger the hijacking of accounts and spoofing of phone calls. Erez has further added that the hacker can change users’ password and can steal all data on the watch.

In total, there are six vulnerabilities which undermine the privacy and security of the users. As per the Erez Yalon, the watch was using unencrypted communication to send confidential data to the server. There’s was no encryption on the data being communicated between the servers and the device. He even tested by entering his email and password on the watch. Later, he intercepted the same information which went to the server in unencrypted plain text. He addressed that “The entire API was unencrypted, All data was transferred in plain text.”

The usage of plain text can allow sniffer to track any user with the Watch’s location data (latitude and longitude) being sent over to the server. Even though, there’s no validation check on the password reset request, allowing to change the password without any confirmation email.

Lenovo Watch X wrong permissions can allow attackers to see the incoming calls log. Moreover, a write permission policy can let anyone send the command to the watch. It can trigger any action on the watch which is a matter of concern for its users.

It is quite easy and simple to sniff the LG Watch X said Yalon. Further, he noted that the number of permissions on Watch X could lead to more severe security issues. In order to fix the bugs and consolidate the security issues, Yalon has recommended a few things. He said encrypted data would prevent a couple of security issues on the App. Further, fixing API permission can eliminate most of the vulnerabilities.

read More: Lenovo Z5 Pro is now available through open sale in China, price starts at 1998 Yuan ($294)

Although, in response to the recent research by Erez Yalon, Lenovo said that they are pushing an update. In actual, Lenovo spokesperson Andrew Baron quoted, “The Watch X was designed for the China market and is only available from Lenovo to limited sales channels in China. Our [security team] team has been working with the [original device manufacturer] that makes the watch to address the vulnerabilities identified by a researcher and all fixes are due to be completed this week.”

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TSMC to commence mass production of Qualcomm’s 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset soon

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 15, 2019

Since Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek is already out of the high-end chipset market, that segment is expected to be dominated by flagship phones that will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 855 chipset. Already, there are indications that Samsung’s next-generation flagship, the Galaxy S10 series will be powered by the new chipset but it won’t be the first phone to have the chip. Xiaomi is also billed to unveil the flagship Mi 9 on February 20, same day Samsung will launch the Galaxy S10 models.

From the Taiwanese supply chain comes the news that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will soon commence the mass production of the Snapdragon 855 chipset. This is expected to cater for a large number of orders Qualcomm is said to have received from OEMs like Samsung, Xiaomi, LG, Nokia and several others.

The orders from Qualcomm will, no doubt, boost TSMC’s revenue in no distant time. The foundry was already facing a slump in its revenue due to reduction in orders for iPhone chips. The revenue is expected to pick up around July when most of the orders must have been delivered. TSMC projects 2019 to be a slow year for it and the entire semiconductor industry. However, it believes the competitiveness of its 7nm node manufacturing will ensure it still outperforms the industry average.

The Snapdragon 855 is Qualcomm’s first 7nm chipset and it features a multi-core AI engine which Qualcomm claims to deliver up to three times better AI performance compared to its previous mobile platform, the Snapdragon 845. The new chipset also comes with Computer Vision (CV) ISP for enhanced computational photography which performs the same way as Google’s Night Sight feature for Pixel devices, thus substantially improving imaging in low-light areas.

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Redmi Note 7 may soon be available on open sale as it goes on flash sale again after just three days

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 15, 2019

Xiaomi today put up the Redmi Note 7 on another flash sale, the second of such since after the Chinese New year. The first flash sale after the Chinese lunar new year took place on February 12 and then, just three days later, it has gone on sale again. The gap between the first and second flash sale is an indication that the available stock has been boosted. Don’t forget the first post-New year flash sale was sold out in minutes.

The Redmi Note 7 has been a very hot-selling device since its first sale. The first round of sale was sold out in just about 8 minutes and 36 seconds with hundreds of thousands of units sold. The third round of flash sale was even sold out faster within just 2 minutes and 50 seconds. So far, Xiaomi disclosed that it has sold over 1 million units of the Redmi Note 7 in China. The device is meant to go on sale in India later this February, specifically on February 28. The Chinese manufacturer may likely push the device to other markets around the globe in no distant time.

As a reminder, the Redmi Note 7 comes with a powerful specs lineup with the premium Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset at its heart. On the camera end, the device packs a 48MP main camera in a dual camera arrangement.

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Samsung Galaxy S10+ variant with 12 GB RAM, 1 TB storage spotted on AnTuTu and Geekbench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 15, 2019

Samsung Galaxy S10+ is debuting with Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10e on next Wednesday. Rumors have revealed that the South Korean company will be releasing the Galaxy S10+ in two models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. Also, there will be a premium version of the Galaxy S10+ that will come with ceramic body. It is said to be a limited-edition of the phone with 12 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. This monstrous variant has appeared on Geekbench and AnTuTu benchmarking platforms to reveal its performance prowess.

Samsung Galaxy S10+ Geekbench Listing

Recent reports have confirmed that the model number of Galaxy S10+ is SM-G975F. The Exynos 9820 chipset variant of the SM-G975F with 12 GB of RAM and Android 9 Pie OS has been spotted on Geekbench. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the handset has respectively scored 4450 and 9753 points.

Samsung Galaxy S10+ AnTuTu Listing

The Samsung SM-G975F has also appeared with the same specs on AnTuTu. The listing reveals that the Galaxy S10+ carries support for full HD+ resolution. It is nothing but the default resolution supported by the phone. Like the predecessor model, it will deliver up to quad HD+ resolution. The AnTuTu listing reveals that the Galaxy S10+ has recorded an average benchmarking score of 326,185.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy M30 price in India could be Rs. 14,990 (~$210); Release date could be in early March

Rumors are rife Samsung will be releasing the Snapdragon 855 mobile platform edition of the Galaxy S10+ in select markets like the U.S., China, Canada and so on. The Exynos 9820 variant will be released in other regions. The premium edition of the phone is expected to release in two color choices such as Luxurious Ceramic White and Ceramic Black. The above shown renders of the ceramic edition of the S10+ have been shared by My Smart Price.

The 6 GB RAM variant of the S10+ may release in colors like Black, Green, White and Blue whereas the 8 GB RAM model may come in colors such as Prism Black, Green, Pearl White and Blue. In Europe, the 6 GB, 8 GB and 12 GB RAM editions of the Galaxy S10+ may respectively cost 999 euros (~$1,125), 1,249 euros (~$1,409) and 1,499 euros (~$1,635).

Xiaomi suffers loss as truck transporting Mi phones is looted in India

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 15, 2019

Phone theft is one of the global epidemics which has refused to go. According to Consumer Reports, 3.1 million Americans were the victims of smartphone theft in 2013, up from 1.6 million in 2012. Another form of phone theft is carried out by raiding retail stores. Until recently, we never thought trucks conveying phones will be the target of robbers since the trucks are usually unmarked. But in India, it is fast becoming a thing.

A truck conveying Xiaomi cell phones has reportedly been robbed in India. The truck which was transporting Mi phones worth Rs 1 crore was on its way to Kolkata from Sri City. The robbery took place at a truck lay-by bay where the driver had stopped to rest for a while. The driver was then beaten and tied to a tree and then drove his truck away. The miscreants, who were said to be about four in number, reportedly stopped the vehicle at a nearby village where they transferred the cell phones to another unidentified truck and fled with the spoils. Locals, who found the driver tied to the tree, rescued him and informed the police, who swung into action to trace the truck.

The Indian Police force is already investigating the incident which they believe was preplanned and is suspected to have got the cooperation of company “insider”. The truck was an unmarked one so it is highly likely that the robbers had prior knowledge of what was inside. We do hope the crime gets unravelled soon but until then, Xiaomi India may have to device stricter security protocols for transporting its cargo.

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Buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 And Mi Max 3 Smartphones At Lowered Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

By

Vinay Patel

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Feb 15, 2019

Touted as one of China’s best online electronic stores, GeekBuying has launched the ‘EU Stock Super Deals’ promotion.

As part of the recently kicked-off promo, GeekBuying is doling out up to a whopping 80 percent off on a wide selection of products.

These items have been split into multiple categories so that loyal GeekBuying users can find exactly what they’re looking for without breaking a sweat.

Keeping in line with that, the ‘Local Stock’ category has been split into Phones & Laptops, TV Boxes, Toys And More Gadgets, sub-categories.

We’ll take a gander at two Xiaomi-branded smartphones that have gone up for sale carrying dropped prices on GeekBuying.

Moreover, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Xiaomi took the wraps off the long-awaited Redmi Note 5 smartphone earlier this month. Loaded with an impressive array of features, the phone is expected to sweep Xiaomi fans off their feet.

The global version of the Redmi Note 5 smartphone that ships with 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage capacity usually retails for $299.50, but you can buy it for just $209.99 on GeekBuying.

As if that weren’t enough, you can extend this 30 percent discount by applying coupon code GIZ_YSSRYTPE.
The coupon helps you save $40 extra by reducing the phone’s original asking price to just $199.99 before placing your order.

You can follow this link to check out more details and grab the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 smartphone. Note that the promo will end in just four days.

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Xiaomi Mi Max 3

The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 smartphone was launched in July last year. Sporting a mammoth 6.9-inch display, the phone garnered huge popularity among those who fancy watching their favorite videos or playing popular on a big-screen mobile device.

The global version of the Mi Max 3 usually retails for $372.99 but is currently available carrying a heavily discounted price tag of just $269.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a noteworthy 28 percent reduction in the phone’s original selling price. This discount is valid for the 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM variant which comes in the black color version.
Aside from taking advantage of the above-mentioned discount, you can apply coupon code GIZ_PUBTLCFR to get an extra $20 off.

In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the Mi Max 3 smartphone further down to just$259.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.

You can visit this link in order to avail the discount. It is worth noting that the promo will come to an end in just three days.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer Edition will be the most powerful smartphone in the world, claims Xiaomi co-founder

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 15, 2019

Xiaomi will be launching the Xiaomi Mi 9 flagship phone on Feb. 20. Last year, the company had announced the Mi 8 Explorer Edition smartphone along with Xiaomi Mi 8. Hence, some rumors have claimed that the Mi 9 Explorer Edition phone will be also debuting alongside the Mi 9. A leaked render of the Mi 9 Explorer Edition with four rear-facing cameras is now doing rounds on Weibo. However, there has been no official confirmation on its existence from the company. Today, Xiaomi co-founder Wang Chuan has confirmed that the Mi 9 Explorer Edition is the most powerful smartphone in the world.

Chuan has claimed that he has been using the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer Edition since some time and it is the most powerful mobile phone in the planet. He has also said that the handset will be equipped with one additional camera. Also, the smartphone has some surprises for its fans. The Mi 8 Explorer Edition from last year featured a transparent rear. There is a possibility that its successor may come with a similar appeal. Since the predecessor phone was praised for its appearance, the Mi 9 Explorer Edition may come with a radical design.

There is no information available on the specifications of the Mi 9 Explorer Edition. Like the Mi 9, the Mi 9 Explorer Edition is likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC. The Xiaomi Mi 8 was introduced with 6 GB of RAM whereas the Mi 8 Explorer Edition had arrived with 8 GB of RAM. The Chinese manufacturer may offer higher specs on the Mi 9 Explorer Edition than the Mi 9 phone.

Read More: [Updated: Renders of purple variant added] Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun releases official renders of the Mi 9

The company is already selling the Black Shark Helo and Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 in 10 GB RAM versions in China. Hence, there is a possibility that the Mi 9 Explorer Edition could be equipped with 10 GB of RAM. There is a possibility that it may offer a higher screen space than the Mi 9 by featuring a notch-less display.

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Buy Alfawise A20 And BP – M400 LCD Home Theater Projector At Best Prices On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 15, 2019

GearBest has launched a new promotion called ‘2019 New Debut Deals,’ giving its loyal users a chance to get their hands on a wide selection of items at considerably lowered prices.

In order to simplify and expedite the search process, all products have been divided into specific categories like New Debut, Best Deals, Super Coupon etc.

The products included on the promotion page comprise top-branded smartphones and phablets like the Xiaomi Black Shark.

You can also find computer accessors like the Alfawise WM02 wireless mouse, along with well-received game consoles, smart watches, projectors and a slew of other products.

We’ll take a gander at the Alfawise A20 Home Smart projector and the BP – M400 LCD Home Theater projector that has gone up for sale on GearBest.

Alfawise A20 Home Smart Projector

The A20 is the latest projector from Alfawise. This upgraded projector is capable of delivering up to 30 percent more brightness than a standard projector.

Aside from that, the A20 has LED lighting that generates an impressive lumens brightness of 2300.

Moreover, the A20 supports a maximum resolution of 1080P and a contrast ratio of 1200:1 for true-to-life images.

The visual output is more three-dimensional providing an immersive experience.

The basic version of the Alfawise A20 is available in black and white color versions. The white-tinted A20 would normally set you back $106.58 on GearBest.

The black color version of the A20 smart projector, on the other hand, carries a $105.01 price tag.

Alternatively, you can go for the pro version, which has gone up for sale carrying a $120.65 price tag on GearBest. Note that the pro version is only available in the black color version.

You can follow this link to buy the Alfawise A20.

Buy Alfawise A20 Home Smart Projector

BP – M400 LCD Home Theater Projector

The BP – M400 projector is a great choice for those who fancy watching your favorite movie on a big screen without leaving the comfort of your home.

It supports 1080P UHD images that take your movie watching experience to the next level.

Moreover, it comes with built-in HiFi stereo speaker that adds more thrill and excitement to your favorite movie.

The BP – M400 is currently up for grabs in two color versions including white and black. While the aforesaid color versions usually sell for $72.22, you can now get them for just $61.99.

This is a noteworthy 14 percent reduction in the original asking prices of the white and black color versions. Note that the estimated shipping time for the product is 15-20 business days.

You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promo comes to an end.

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